LNMU Darbhanga Admission 2026

Lalit Narayan Mithila University
Darbhanga, Bihar · LNMU Darbhanga · Estd. 1972
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
Apply Now
CUET UG 2026 runs 11-31 May 2026. LNMU 2026-27 admission notification on lnmu.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-10

About Lalit Narayan Mithila University

Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) is a state university located at Darbhanga in north Bihar, established in 1972 by the Bihar Legislative Assembly. The university is named after the freedom fighter and statesman Lalit Narayan Mishra and is the principal affiliating university for the Mithilanchal region — covering Darbhanga, Madhubani, Samastipur, Begusarai and Saharsa districts.

LNMU offers UG, PG, M.Phil and Ph.D programmes across arts, sciences, commerce, management, law, education and Mithila / Maithili language and cultural studies. UG admission for 2026-27 is through CUET UG (NTA) and merit-based registration on the university portal; PG admission uses the LNMU PG Entrance or CUET PG.

CUET UG 2026 is being conducted from 11 to 31 May 2026. The 2026-27 admission notification, programme list and counselling schedule are released on the official portal at lnmu.ac.in.

—
Total Seats
—
Courses
—
NAAC
—
NIRF Rank

Application fee: ₹600 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Admission via CUET

CUET UG / CUET PG 2026
Conducted by NTA / LNMU

CUET UG is conducted by NTA for admission to UG programmes at LNMU. PG admission is through the LNMU PG Entrance or CUET PG. CUET UG 2026 is being held from 11-31 May 2026.

Other accepted exams

  • CUET UG
  • CUET PG
  • NET-JRF

Eligibility

UG: 10+2 from a recognised board; CUET UG score. PG: Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline; CUET PG / LNMU PG entrance. Ph.D: Master's with UGC-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CUET UG 2026 examination window 11 May 2026 – 31 May 2026 exam NTA Ongoing
CUET PG 2026 / LNMU PG Entrance TBA exam NTA / LNMU Upcoming
LNMU application window TBA application LNMU Upcoming
Counselling and seat allotment TBA counselling LNMU Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Apply for CUET UG / CUET PG
    Register on cuet.nta.nic.in / cuetpg.nta.nic.in, select LNMU as a preferred university and pay the CUET application fee.
  2. 2
    Appear for CUET
    CUET UG 2026 is being conducted from 11-31 May 2026.
  3. 3
    Register on LNMU portal
    Register on lnmu.ac.in, upload CUET scorecard and qualifying-exam marksheets and pay the LNMU application fee.
  4. 4
    Counselling and admission
    Participate in LNMU counselling, exercise college / programme preferences and confirm allotment by paying the admission fee at the Darbhanga campus or affiliated college.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

Bihar State scholarships, SC/ST/OBC/EWS/EBC post-matric scholarships through NSP, LNMU merit awards and Maithili / Mithila cultural-studies fellowships.

Reservations

Bihar state reservation: SC 16%, ST 1%, EBC 18%, BC 12%, EWS 10%, BC women 3%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Lalit Narayan Mithila University?
Lalit Narayan Mithila University admits students primarily through CUET UG / CUET PG 2026. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Lalit Narayan Mithila University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Lalit Narayan Mithila University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Lalit Narayan Mithila University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Lalit Narayan Mithila University accept CUET UG / CUET PG 2026 scores?
Yes. Lalit Narayan Mithila University uses CUET scores as the primary basis for UG and PG admission via NTA's Common University Entrance Test.